How to disable Autorun in XP

[harshagarwal]

I want to disable autorunof CD's and DVD's in but unable to do it.Could you plz tell me the method to do it

thanx

[siriusb]

Goto HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\Cdrom.
and for the dword Autorun enter a value of 0.
logout/restart pc

[expertno.1]

alternatingly u can use softwares like systme mechanic and dr slamans window power tools

even clone cd does that

[anoop]

hey guys why u need to play with registry when easy steps are there??

go to my computer..right click the cd drive...click properties.... on autoplay tab click select an action to perform and choose take no action for all types of cds or dvds.click apply.

I think this is more easy than playing with registry and get errors esp for those who havent played with registry so far... and dont want to take a risk.


-Anoop

[rajas]

Chk out Kellys-Korner. It has all the Registry Tweaks/ Tips for XP.

Registry Edits for Windows XP "Tweaks and Tips"

Disable CD AutoRun for Home or Pro

Enable CD AutoPlay for Pro

[vinaypatel]

just Goto HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Servic es\Cdrom.
and for the dword Autorun enter a value of 0.
logout/restart pc
and enjoy......

[drgrudge]

Do this:
There are five types of CD's that XP can recogonize so, for the each type disable it.

Screenshot:

[Biplav]

hmm.
all the replies are supposed to do the work but wont a simple pressing the shift key while inserting the cd rom/Dvd do???

[drgrudge]

^^
LOL..., We cant keep pressing the shift key.. just do this step I said... you dont need to keep pressing agian in case you pop any CD/ DVD

Do that step once and be happy later

[Biplav]

yes grudge thats true but sometimes u knw; we might later on prefer some cds /dvds to autorun like say movies and all.
i just gave an idea; i knw not the best available but still might suit some.

[anomit]

Some idiots may bring up the sticky keys.
(Not to you, biplav)